Below are examples of tactile graphics, as referred to in Tammy Reisman's book Best Practices in Creating Tactile Graphics: Making Tactile Graphics for Your Child or Student.
![Human Cell from APH Image Library](/nbp/images/programs/tactile-graphics/tactile-sample-1.jpg)
Image of a human cell from the APH Tactile Graphic Image Library.
![Collage Tactile Graphic of Human Cell](/nbp/images/programs/tactile-graphics/tactile-sample-2.jpg)
Tactile graphic of a human cell made using the collage method and incorporating abbreviations in braille.
![Key for Human Cell Tactile Graphic](/nbp/images/programs/tactile-graphics/tactile-sample-3.jpg)
For complex tactile graphics, a key/legend should be included to explain the tactile elements and abbreviations used.
![Math Worksheet](/nbp/images/programs/tactile-graphics/tactile-sample-4.jpg)
It is common for TVIs to adapt classroom materials, such as this first grade math worksheet.
![Braillewriter Tactile Graphic of Math Worksheet](/nbp/images/programs/tactile-graphics/tactile-sample-5.jpg)
There are so many pictures that can be drawn on a braillewriter using sequences of braille letters and contractions.
![Draftsman Tactile Drawing Board Tactile Graphic of Angles](/nbp/images/programs/tactile-graphics/tactile-sample-6.jpg)
This tactile graphic of an obtuse angle and an acute angle was made with the Draftsman Tactile Drawing Board. The braille is also drawn right on the film.
![Thermoform Tactile Graphic Alphabet Sheet](/nbp/images/programs/tactile-graphics/tactile-sample-7.jpg)
This tactile graphic was made with a thermoform machine, which uses heat to mold print images and braille onto plastic sheets.
Read more about Best Practices in Creating Tactile Graphics: Making Tactile Graphics for Your Child or Student by Tammy Reisman, M.Ed., C.A.E.S.